Re: Hendons of Somerset,England
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Re: Hendons of Somerset,England
W.A.Hendon 7/07/01
Alan
Thank you for your information on Emily Hendon.At this stage Kelvin and I can only surmise that this Emily was the mother of Nora Emily, my great grand uncle William's child, though further proof would be needed.
According to Nora's birth certificate (d.o.b 4 March 1886) her mother was a barmaid living at 1 Victoria Villa in Clevedon. No father is given, save for a crossed out "William" presumably done when the registrar realised the situation.We surmise that William formed a relationship with Emily, and when finding that she was expecting, absconded to America in 1885 before the birth, probably due to family pressure to "do the honorable thing." We think we have traced William to Kansas,which would make sense as his Uncle George and Aunt Louisa Tinklin lived there.
Fortunately, for Nora Emily, she was brought up by her Grandfather Robert, and made part of William's brother Thomas Charles' large family living in Clevedon.
If we can find any more about Emily i.e. death or marriage records, etc it might add more to the story. Can you confirm where Weston, Bath is? Weston-in-Gordano would be a better fit, but there are other Westons as well.Also, where is Lynscombe and Widcombe?
I cannot find them on my maps!
Kind regards
Darrell Binding
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